Labor Day WWE Raw Open Discussion Thread 9/1/14

Tonight, on the Labor Day edition of the WWE Raw open discussion thread:

We’ve gotten to know John Cena pretty well over the last 12 years, but we’ve never seen him unleash the kind of aggression he used to lay waste to The Wyatt Family last Monday night. Brock Lesnar, you’ve been put on notice.

As the Cenation leader remains laser-focused on prying the WWE World Heavyweight Title from The Beast Incarnate’s clutches at Night of Champions, what can the WWE Universe expect this week on Raw? WWE.com has some ideas. (via WWE.com)

Our five-point preview:

1. I am terrified of the “new, more aggressive attitude” they’re advertising for John Cena. Hasn’t “be the most aggressive” been his character for the last decade? Doesn’t he get angry-faced and tense up his muscles and scream about everything? Is there a MORE aggressive John Cena? Is it just him coming to the ring with a spear and killing everyone?

2. Randy Orton will be a guest on Chris Jericho’s Highlight Reel. I hope it’s Jericho saying, “so how’ve you been, Randy?” and Orton riffing for 10 boring minutes about what he had for lunch.

3. It’s Labor Day. Eva Marie will be in action because she doesn’t know how to work.

4. The Bellas bell-ood feud continues. Last week, Nikki told Brie that she wish she’d died in the womb. This week, Brie probably makes fun of Nikki for getting plastic surgery and being a spinster. Soon they’ll be hitting each other with chairs. Note: they still have a joint Twitter account.

5. This week, AJ gives Paige a Christmas present (even though it’s September) and it’s a PUPPY. They laugh and play with the puppy. They decide to go on a few dates, and they like each other. Things start moving a little faster, and soon they’re living together and discovering that difficulties and judgments still exist for same-sex couples in 2014. Society says they’re “hot,” so their love is a novelty, a thing to be masturbated to. Their love is an object. They just want to spend their lives together. And then BOOM, NOPE, SHINING WIZARD TWENTY YEARS LATER.

“Hey Baby! No…it was good…..yeah, I had to do some thing with the Bellas, Paige, and Stephanie….yeah, I know…they’re trying so hard, though……well, I should be home toni—–“(HHH grabs the phone)
“PHIL! PHIL!!! IT’S PAUL! LISTEN!! DON’T HANG UP! I’M SO SORRY! WE GOTTA HAVE YOU BACK, PHIL! NO!!! DON’T HANG U–“(*click*)

I see what you’re saying but that’s exactly my point. It’s pathetic of WWE. We’re not in the 20th century, it’s not a big deal to be gay anymore. He should just move on and be worried about getting signed to an NFL team and WWE should focus on their issues @LastTexasFan

WWE invited him because they’re desperate for any type of media attention and it’s kinda pathetic. But when you’re the FIRST of something of course it’s going to be talked about. Would you fault Jackie Robinson (not saying they’re on equal footing) for everyone talking about him being black?

Okay so I ask, what’s more likely to be mentioned, that he had a few sacks in some pre season games or that he came out? & why do you think WWE invited him? Certainly not because he’s a fan. @LastTexasFan @Pencil-Necked Geek

I’m not sure he wasn’t good enough to be a capable back up right now, but the Rams took him knowing he wouldnt probably make the team with their depth at the position which aside from publicity didn’t make sense then or now.

The second Raw after mania was pretty bad. Can’t remember which one but the one of Reigns causing Vicki to get puked on, that was bad.

But THIS?

No, this is bad. Really bad. in 2013, the ppv’s sucked but the Raw’s were awesome. Now it’s more of an inverse. Great PPV’s, awful programming through the week, and it keeps getting progressively worse.

Micheal Sam shouldn’t because he should be focusing on football and trying to get a job. Not inviting the distraction of professional wrestling to any NFL team that may want to sign him. Think of all the anonymous GM quotes PK will dig up!

Richie’s friend and accountant: Let me get this straight. You took all the money you made from planting crops, and bet AGAINST John Cena?
Richie: Uggghh I thought Corporate Kane was due!
*watches Cena match*
Richie: He’s lightly dropping you on the mat! Just kick out!
*Cena wins*